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Plantain chips vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain chips and Vermicelli

  • Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Vitamin K, while Vermicelli have more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 191% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +26100%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1045.9%
Contains more Copper +867.7%
Contains more Selenium +6650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +290%
Contains more Potassium +26100%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1045.9%
Contains more Copper +867.7%
Contains more Selenium +6650%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +652.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +652.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2180%
Contains more Fats +29490%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +469.4%
Contains more Other +153.6%
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +2180%
Contains more Fats +29490%
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +469.4%
Contains more Other +153.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28531.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28531.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain chips Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 2.28g 0.1g Plantain chips
Fats 29.59g 0.1g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 531kcal 331kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 17.44g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 9mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 0.97mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 71mg 2mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 20mg Plantain chips
Potassium 786mg 3mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.37mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.198mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 1386IU 37IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 2µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.51mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 3.8µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.014g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.013g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.041g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Plantain chips Vermicelli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Plantain chips
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.